Lead DSP/ Caregiver

Mains'l; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision

401k

Parental leave

Education assistance

Job summary

Mains’l is seeking a skilled Direct Support Professional to grow into a Support Coordinator role, working with the leadership team to promote and mentor others.

You will ensure safe living environments for supported individuals, coordinate household tasks, medical appointments, and transportation, and support person-centered goals. This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a DOJ/FBI background check.
• Safe transportation with a valid driver's license and auto insurance.
• TB skin test and medical clearance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Mentor DSPs using Mains’l Vision, Mission, and Values.
• Coordinate with Program Manager to ensure safe, well-run residential spaces.
• Document progression of goals for supported persons and review DSP entries for accuracy.
• Schedule medical/dental appointments and arrange transportation as needed.
• Lead staff training and participate in department meetings; facilitate staff meetings.
• Assist in data collection for FNRC quarterly reports and contribute to monthly documentation.

Skills

Role model

Documentation guidelines

Goal progression

Documentation review

Staff training

Team leadership

Job description

Are you a skilled Direct Support Professional/ Caregiver looking for growth opportunities?

Our Program Manager is looking to promote a skilled DSP to work alongside the leadership team, allowing you to develop your skills here at Mains'l.

What does a Support Coordinator do?

As a Support Coordinator, you would be acting as a role model and mentor to employees using Mains'l Vision, Mission, and Values.

Working closely with a Program Manager, you will ensure the residential spaces are running smoothly. This includes ensuring a safe living environment for supported individuals; supporting household tasks, acting as contact with medical professionals, scheduling needed medical and dental appointments, ensuring transportation arrangements are made and more.

You'll also be supporting and collaborating with people receiving services and crew working towards personalized goals and/or creating new ones.

This position is full-time (40 hours per week), schedule to be determined.

Pay Rate: $20.50

The selected candidate will possess:

• The ability to act as a role model to DSPs, utilizing opportunities to engage in person-centered thinking and tools to provide excellent support.
• The knowledge to discuss documentation guidelines with coworkers to ensure consistency.
• The skills to accurately document the progression of goals as required for supported persons.
• The ability to review DSP documentation to ensure accuracy and inform the Program Manager when entries need attention.

Additional job responsibilities include:

• Following the Individual Program Plans (IPP) and Person-Centered Descriptions (PCD).
• Coordinating activities and routines with people based on their hopes and dreams.
• Supporting and collaborating with people receiving services and teammates to work towards chosen goals and/or create new ones.
• Sharing new and/or updated information regarding people receiving services with teammates (medical, emotional, behavioral, etc.).
• Perform medication administration, medication counts, etc.
• Perform household tasks (cleaning, grocery shopping, etc.), as needed per individual.
• Assist in ongoing training of employees and the training of new employees as directed by the Program Manager.
• Collaborate with the Program Manager during staff training and department meetings. Leading staff meetings as necessary.
• Assist in the data collection of personal outcomes for FNRC quarterly reports.
• Complete all financial month-end documentation (cash balance sheet, Credit Card reconciliation) by the required deadline.

Pre-employment requirements:

• At least 18 years of age
• Ability to pass a background check through the Department of Justice (DOJ), and FBI if needed.
• Safe and reliable transportation with a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• TB (Tuberculosis) Skin Test.
• Physical, if applicable.

Benefits:

Mains’l offers full benefits to Full-time staff including paid time off, paid sick time, paid holidays, health, dental, life and vision insurance, 401k, paid funeral leave, parental leave, 2 weeks of paid jury leave, and education assistance (tuition reimbursement).

Pay Scale:

Starting rate: $20.50 per hour .

Maximum Pay Rate: $21.50 per hour based on years of experience at Mains'l.

Mains’l is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants.